Because I am the Mom and I said so

Yes, this summer I have been saying this... a lot. More than I would like. Actually, before children, I swore I would never say it. I mean, really! What kind of Mother would not take the time to calmly explain to her children the reasoning behind every action? This one, that's who! I'm a real Mom. I do sit and explain things to my children. I break it down so they can understand it. But, I'm sorry, there are times that kids just need to do what I say and when I say it. I do not want to explain why I want them to pick up their shoes that we have all tripped over 896797786 times, they just need to pick up their shoes! Whew! Boy, that felt good to get that out.